Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®
2025-04-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-19 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, make your own brick-built creations, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.

Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato, 5001 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
eCreamery staff will conduct an informative presentation on the “Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice.” Students will be given a small tour of the facility, a lesson on how ice cream is made, a brief history of ice cream, and the differences in density and composition between gelato, sorbet and ice cream. During the dry ice presentation, they will present the chemistry of dry ice and explain density and dissipation.
This event is for kids 12 and under.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Little Learners: Seasonal Science
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Looking to explore the seasons with your little learner? Join Fontenelle Forest for our new program learning what happens in the forest as the seasons change – Little Learners: Seasonal Science! We’ll discuss what animals do as the seasons change, and explore science stations focused on the spring or fall. Join us on a hike looking for spring shoots or falling leaves, and make your own seasonal craft to take home!

This program is geared for young children ages 7 and under. Caregivers are required to stay for the program. Dress for the weather for our hike traversing easy terrain.

Date: April 12th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
Program Fee: This program is $10 for Members and $25 for Non-members.
Pre-registration is required. Members must sign in to receive discount which will appear in the shopping cart.

The Seed Life Span with No More Empty Pots
2025-04-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Kiewit Luminarium, 345 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Did you know that hydroponic farming is an indoor growing method that uses a nutrient-rich water solution instead of soil?

Experts in hydroponics from No More Empty Pots, a Kiewit Luminarium program partner, will guide guests through the stages of hydroponic growing – including the chance to see the harvesting of mature plants grown inside the Luminarium! Hydroponic farming has several benefits. It maximizes space, uses less water, and is more predictable than traditional farming due to its controlled environment. Learn how rural and urban farmers are using this method now and how it may play an even bigger role in the future.

This event is included with any daily admission ticket or with a membership.

Metropolitan Community College Science Day
2025-04-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Metro Community College, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave., Omaha, NE, 68107, United States
Stop by Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska) South Omaha Campus, Mahoney building, on April 12 from 11am until 3pm, for hands-on activities, which encompass a variety of science disciplines including physics, chemistry and biology.
This event is free and open to all!

Incredible Edible Landfill
2025-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Milton R. Abrahams Branch, 5111 N. 90th St., Omaha, NE, 68134, United States
Have you ever wondered what happens once you throw something into the trash can? How important is recycling? Join the Omaha Public Library as they explore these issues in a fun (and tasty) way! Participants will use pudding, candy, cookies, cereal, and other tasty treats to create an edible landfill.
This program contains allergens such as wheat, milk, eggs, soy and tree nuts. However, the treat can be made without all the ingredients for children that still want to participate.
This is a free event for children ages 7-12. Registration is required and opens March 15. Please call 402-444-6284 to register.
Parents/caregivers must remain in the building with their child(ren) for the duration of the program.

Author Visit: Geo Rutherford
2025-04-12 14:30 - 15:30 | A.V. Sorensen Branch, 4808 Cass St., Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
Learn about the haunted hydrology from author, artist, and educator Geo Rutherford! Please join Geo, author of “Spooky Lakes,” on April 12 at 2:30pm at the AV Sorensen Branch, for a discussion about strange waters, environmental issues, Great Lakes oddities and other wet mysteries. A Q&A will follow.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Science Sunday
2025-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Omaha RiverFront, 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront. This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, astronomy, chemistry, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last).
Science Sunday Activities:

April 6 – Tin Foil Watercolor Eggs

April 13 – Seed Bombs

April 27 – Make your own Constellation

The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
2025-04-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Yates Illuminates, 3260 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
The Science Club at Yates Illuminates will meet on Sunday, April 13, from 2-5pm, for a hands on session on plants and photosynthesis.
All young curious learners, ages 4-16, are welcome to attend with parents/caretakers. Participants will also have a chance to have a look at the hydroponic growing system!
While this event is free, please confirm participation to MHAndre@Yatesilluminates.org.

Third Tuesday Bird Outings
2025-04-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, 11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, NE, 68339, United States
Join Spring Creek Prairie on April 15, from 8-10am, for an experienced birding guide and fellow birding enthusiasts for an outing along the prairie trails. Learn the birds of the prairie from spring migration to summer breeding and fall migration. Great for beginners and experts alike. Binoculars will be available for use.
Free admission. Registration is now open.

Techie Tuesday: Value Line
2025-04-15 12:15 - 12:45 | City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
This “mini” class, at The City of Kearney Public Library, reviews one of the online resources available to you for FREE with your library card. This month, we’ll be learning about Value Line. Join us on Zoom for a quick overview of the main features of this resource, and how to access it with your library card. Participants will receive an email invitation to the Zoom meeting the day of the class.
Please log in with your library credentials to reserve your place at this event. You may also book by phone or at your nearest library.

Genealogy Quest
2025-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
If you love digging into your ancestral past, this is the study hall for you! Use the Kearney Public Library‘s resources to help you in your quest. This class won’t teach you what to do, but volunteers from the Buffalo County Historical Society and library staff will be there to give assistance when needed. So, if you enjoy delving into your ancestry but haven’t been finding time to work on it — come search with us!
This study hall is a partnership between the library and Buffalo County Historical Society, with special thanks to Elaine Batenhorst.

Raptor Trivia at Kros Strain
2025-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Kros Strain Brewing, 10411 Portal Rd #102, LaVista, NE, 68128, United States
Join Fontenelle Forest for an evening of feathered fun during Raptor Trivia Night at Kros Strain in partnership with NE SciFest! This engaging and educational event will test your wits and give you the opportunity to see several of our educational raptor ambassadors up close.
Get ready to put your raptor knowledge to the test with a thrilling trivia competition.
Questions will cover a range of topics, from species identification and habitats to their incredible hunting techniques and conservation efforts.
Prizes include raptor merch that you can only find at Fontenelle Forest!

16th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD History of Medicine Lecture
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), 42nd and Emile, Omaha, NE, 68198
Discover the true story of the Black Angels at the 16th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD History of Medicine Lecture on April 16, from noon–1 pm, online via Zoom (registration required).
Author Maria Smilios learned about the Black Angels while working as a science book editor at Springer Publishing. As a native New Yorker and lover of history, medicine, and women’s narratives, she became determined to tell their story.
“The Black Angels” is the true story of the Black nurses who, in 1929, wagered their lives by leaving the Jim Crow south and went north to work on an isolated hilltop in Staten Island at Sea View Hospital. The “pest house” was an overcrowded municipal tuberculosis sanatorium where the city sent its poorest residents, considered “uncouth and un-American consumptives” to languish and die.
Interested in attending the lecture? Register to attend via Zoom.

Smelly Science: Weasels & Skunks STINK! - POSTPONED
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, 11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, NE, 68339, United States
STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE FOR THIS EVENT!
Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission & Spring Creek Prairie for a fun and informative evening for an adult-based workshop, “Smelly Science: Weasels & Skunks Stink.” This engaging event will kick off with a half-hour deep dive into the fascinating world of weasels and skunks, exploring their unique behaviors and, of course, their famous stinks! After the indoor session, we’ll head out on a hike through the prairie, where you’ll get to participate in hands-on activities such as learning about the Eastern Spotted Skunk Community Science Project. Then, we’ll wrap things up indoors with a lively trivia game, fun goodies, and helpful resources to take home. Come for the science, stay for the fun — and be prepared for a bit of stink!
Free admission, but registration required.
Registration is now open. Click here to register for either the in-person program at Spring Creek Prairie or the Zoom broadcast.
**Note: This is an in-person event at Spring Creek Prairie, but there will be an online Zoom link for those wishing to just watch the half-hour informational presentation.

LEGOS at the Library
2025-04-17 15:45 - 16:45 | City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Join the Kearney Public Library for some brick-snapping fun! Come design and build your own creations. The library will provide the LEGOS, you just need to bring your imagination along. No registration is required for this event.

Kennedy STEAM Family Night
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Howard Kennedy Elementary Schoool, 2906 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
Kennedy Elementary School is once again hosting a STEAM Family Night on Thursday, April 17, from 5:30-7pm featuring Robotics, Rockets, Hovercrafts, Fire Truck, Urban Gardening, 3D Pens, Water Science, Laser Cutting and more!
Come and enjoy awesome opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Food, Fun and Family time for ALL.

Artificial Womb Technology: Brave New World is Closer Than We Think
2025-04-17 18:30 - 19:30 | UNO, College of Public Affairs and Community Service, 6320 Maverick Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68182, United States
In this public talk, Dr. Laura Johnson Dahlke will discuss the future of human reproduction and present timely information on the scientific development of artificial womb technology and its implications for humanity.
She will further explore the value of pregnancy and childbirth in the 21st century, questioning the notion that mechanical gestation will lead to full gender equality.

Professor Dahlke is the author is Outer Origin: A Discourse on Ectogenesis and the Value of Human Experience. She is passionate about topics relating to pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive technologies. In her work she synthesizes complex ideas from various disciplines such as medical science, philosophy, literature, and psychology–with clarity and readability.

Beauty View Dairy Farm Tour
2025-04-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Beauty View Farm, 2075 Co Rd K, Wahoo, NE, 68066, United States
Beauty View Dairy Farm is offering tours on April 18 at 10am and 1pm to the public for NE SciFest.
The hour and a half tour includes:
Baby Calf
Hands on STEM activities
Milking Parlor
Feeding Cows
Cost is $5 per youth, $8 per adult.
Please email nescifest@gmail.com to register. There needs to be a $40 minimum per each group for the tour to occur.

Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East
2025-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, NE, 68116, United States
Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong, but the consequences are more real than you think.
This is a free event for teens aged 13-19.
Registration is required and opens March 15. Call 402-444-5780 to register.

Seeds & Sprouts
2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Crete Public Library, 1515 Forest Ave, Crete, NE, 68333, United States
Looking for a fun, educational, and hands-on activity for the whole family? Bring your loved ones closer to nature with Crete Public Library‘s Seeds & Sprouts program! Whether you’re seasoned gardeners or total beginners, there’s something for everyone.

Lincoln Earth Day
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
The Lincoln Earth Day Celebration is an annual celebration in Lincoln, Nebraska. The exciting community event has approximately 2,500 attendees annually and their Coalition wants you to join in the fun. There will be dozens of booths that all promote, educate, and celebrate environmental stewardship, green education, and sustainable living.
Grab your friends, families and coworkers and join us for this year’s environmental education and family fun!
